Learn how body fat affects you!
Women are supposed to have more body fat than men. While it's common for the average fit guy to have 14 to 17 percent body fat, the National Institutes of Health recommend that women ages 18-39 maintain a body fat percentage between 21 and 33. We may think it's an unsightly nuisance wedged on our hips, thighs and buttocks, but fat can serve a positive purpose: It cushions us from injury, insulates us, and energizes us when we haven't eaten in awhile. The fat to watch out for is the visceral fat that collects around the organs at your core. It can greatly increase your risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes because it produces and deposits free radicals into your blood stream. If you're body fat percentage is high, you could gain huge benefits from losing just a few pounds. Just make sure you're not over or under eating, both of which can contribute to weight gain!
article from womens health magazine online
www.WomensHealthMag.com//weight-loss/body-fat-and-weight-loss
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